yenling83
Omono
I am very new to Bonsai and the GSBF. I have gone to the last two GSBF annual conventions and absolutely loved my time spent there, but I always wished I could see a sort of, "CA Kokufu" type event. I'm sure this subject has been discussed several times by CA bonsai lovers and I'm sure there are reasons why it has not happend. But, it's something I feel very strongly about and hope to see a large competition someday in the future.
What I would like to see?
*I'd like to see a competition held at the GSBF annual convention each year. I would like to see some decent prize money to be won, but more importanly a very Prestigious award or maybe awards given to a small number of trees each year.
Why I believe this would be beneficial
*Competition brings out the best in many, it gives people a goal and something to strive for. Because I love Bonsai so much, I want to see it improve and evolve and the right competition is one thing we need. What would Bonsai in Japan be like if there were never any competitions? Would an Olympic gold medalist really train as hard if there was no competition for them to compete in?
Why have this at the GSBF annual convention?
1. Geographically Japan is much smaller than the U.S. The US National Bonsai Exhibition is a great show and all the props in the world to Bill V for putting it together. But, the East Coast is so far for us CA Bonsai lovers. While maybe in the past we did not have a large enough Bonsai community to support something only in CA, I think we are at a point were it should be justified.
2. It's already a large enough event, why not charge an extra $10-$30(or more) which could be used for prize money and fees for the event.
I understand alot of issues would have to be worked out and might be difficult i.e. a good judging system, not getting the Nor Cal and So Cal people to kill each other, and all other details. How might you suggest, that I as one unknown, unimportant, young Bonsai lover go about helping to get this ball rolling?
Thanks
What I would like to see?
*I'd like to see a competition held at the GSBF annual convention each year. I would like to see some decent prize money to be won, but more importanly a very Prestigious award or maybe awards given to a small number of trees each year.
Why I believe this would be beneficial
*Competition brings out the best in many, it gives people a goal and something to strive for. Because I love Bonsai so much, I want to see it improve and evolve and the right competition is one thing we need. What would Bonsai in Japan be like if there were never any competitions? Would an Olympic gold medalist really train as hard if there was no competition for them to compete in?
Why have this at the GSBF annual convention?
1. Geographically Japan is much smaller than the U.S. The US National Bonsai Exhibition is a great show and all the props in the world to Bill V for putting it together. But, the East Coast is so far for us CA Bonsai lovers. While maybe in the past we did not have a large enough Bonsai community to support something only in CA, I think we are at a point were it should be justified.
2. It's already a large enough event, why not charge an extra $10-$30(or more) which could be used for prize money and fees for the event.
I understand alot of issues would have to be worked out and might be difficult i.e. a good judging system, not getting the Nor Cal and So Cal people to kill each other, and all other details. How might you suggest, that I as one unknown, unimportant, young Bonsai lover go about helping to get this ball rolling?
Thanks